Gulet Charter Paxoi
Paxoi Gulet Charter Guide
All that you need for a quiet, memorable vacation is on this island: lacy beaches, small coves,green hills with olive trees, imposing cliffs, sea caves and particularly interesting hewn stone cisterns otting the island. Its small size (area: 13 sq. km, coastline: 30 km) invites the visitor to explore it from end to end on foot.
Tradition has it that Paxoi used to be part of Corfu Island until Poseidon tore it apart with his trident so that he may have a secluded spot to enjoy the company of his beloved Amfitriti. Under Venetian rule, commercial, maritime and agricultural activities thrived on the island.
Gaios
It is the island’s capital town and port, ideal for sun-and-sea vacations. The image of the port wedged in the narrow channel between Paxoi island and Agios Nikolaos isle is considered one of the prettiest in the Ionian Sea. There are cafés and fish tavernas by the pier.
Ozias
It is the island’s oldest settlement with traditional stone-built houses and ruins of old churches the most important one being that of Agia Marina (8th c.). Swim at the cove by the village. Distance from Gaios: 1.5 km S.